CBS won Thursday in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 8. If the current ratings hold, THE MENTALIST will hit season highs in viewers and adults 18-49 and freshman drama PERSON OF INTEREST will deliver its largest audience ever and best adult 18-49 rating since its premiere.

NOTE: In Pittsburgh, the NFL Network's coverage of Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers aired on the CBS affiliate. CBS ratings are tentative and could change.